June 16, 2024
Plaited Birch Bark Baskets
Community Center • 343 Ocean House Rd. Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Organized by Cape Elizabeth Community ServicesAbout this event
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Description
The birch tree is revered around the world for its medicinal properties, and strong, rot-resistant bark. For thousands of years, people around the world have used birch bark to make baskets. Learn the basics of identification, gathering, processing materials, and storage; and create a beautiful horizontally- or diagonally-plaited (pictured) birch bark basket.
Location
CC Community Room at Community Center
Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Plaited Birch Bark Baskets
$95.00